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News Release Date: August 25, 2009 This interagency investigation was conducted by Yosemite National Park Rangers, Pacific West Region Special Agents, and California Department of Fish and Game Wardens. Multiple federal charges regarding the illegal hunting have been filed which fall under the Lacey Act and Title 36 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). In addition to poaching within the park, state charges have been filed alleging that illegal hunting activity occurred on land under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Game. “This is the most egregious case of illegal hunting we have uncovered here in Yosemite National Park. Wildlife in Yosemite is as important as Half Dome or Yosemite Falls. We take this activity very seriously and will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute anybody found to be partaking in this activity. This is a very serious offense and we want to send a clear message that we will not tolerate illegal hunting in Yosemite National Park,” stated Yosemite Chief Ranger Steve Shackelton. The defendants are scheduled to appear in Federal Court in the next few weeks. |
Last updated: March 1, 2015